PPG-10-Buteth-9

INCI: PPG-10-BUTETH-9

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (butyl PPG/PEG ether)
Function
Fragrance functional, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Safe as used. CIR assessed 46 butyl polyoxyalkylene ethers as safe when formulated to be nonirritating.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient; monitor 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. PPGs have broad viscosity and solubility range requiring formulation-specific irritation testing.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-10-Buteth-9 safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient; monitor 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. PPGs have broad viscosity and solubility range requiring formulation-specific irritation testing. The EU classifies PPG-10-Buteth-9 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-10-Buteth-9 allowed in the EU?

PPG-10-Buteth-9 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-10-Buteth-9 do in cosmetics?

PPG-10-Buteth-9 functions as: Fragrance functional, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (butyl PPG/PEG ether).

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-10-Buteth-9?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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